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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

PG-13

Released May 1, 2009

1h 40m

Romance

Comedy

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Celebrity photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) lives life in the fast lane, committed to bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his brother's wedding, Connor receives a visit from the spirits of his jilted lovers, who take him on an odyssey through his many failed relationships to try to find out what made him such a cad -- and if there is any hope of Connor finding true love.

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A retread of A Christmas Carol, featuring Matthew McConaughey in a retread of his Dazed and Confused role, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past lacks originality, humor, and any semblance of charm.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: C

Feb 18, 2012

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Laremy Legel

Film.com

Rated: C+

May 6, 2011

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

McConaughey too once showed promise, but here he seems to be auditioning for a bad sitcom, while Garner misuses her gawky sincerity.

Rated: 1.5/5

May 15, 2009

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

At times, it's almost self-aware that it's a movie, taking poignant themes less than seriously.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Frequently funny and occasionally quite sweet.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 8, 2020

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

It's just 95 minutes of vanilla laziness.

Rated: F

May 2, 2019

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stephen b

It had some amusing moments. Otherwise, it was a familiar template applied to a familiar formula.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Nat S

I am not sure why this movie doesn’t have a higher rating. It is FUNNY, entertaining, and has a good lesson in the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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matthias s

*Ghosts of Girlfriends Past* is such a fun ride! Sure, it's a cliché and totally predictable, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need—a light, feel-good rom-com. The cast is amazing—Matthew McConaughey is perfect as the womanizing lead, and Jennifer Garner brings so much heart. And let’s not forget the hilarious supporting cast, especially Michael Douglas as the cheeky ghost mentor. The movie’s twist on Dickens’s *A Christmas Carol* is clever, and the jokes land really well. Yes, it’s pretty demeaning towards women at times, but that’s literally the point—to show how toxic that behavior is and why it needs to change. Honestly, it’s much better than people give it credit for. There’s humor, some emotional moments, and a lot of charm. It’s just pure, entertaining fluff. If you’re in the mood for something predictable but fun, this one’s a solid choice!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Adventurous to find the true love. I agree with it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Avalon T

Good movie. Great acting. Very entertaining movie. Not sure why the ratings aren't way higher. I've watched this twice -loved it each time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Dinos K

classic stupid rom-com, The fact that the story is about Christmas adds nothing to the movie

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Synopsis

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) lives life in the fast lane, committed to bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his brother's wedding, Connor receives a visit from the spirits of his jilted lovers, who take him on an odyssey through his many failed relationships to try to find out what made him such a cad -- and if there is any hope of Connor finding true love.

Director: Mark Waters
Producer: Jonathan Shestack, Brad Epstein
Screenwriter: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Jon Shestack
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content Throughout|A Drug Reference|Some Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 1, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m

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